First happy new year. 2021, no different so far to 2020. Could it turn out to be any worse? A lighter christmas schedule this year thanks to the postponement of the Morecambe game, Bolton haven't played since boxing day and don't have another fixture for another 10 days, an unplanned winter break and an opportunity for niggling injuries to heal and for Bolton to give it a real go in the 2nd half of the season to at least get in the play offs. 10 full months have passed since crowds were last in the unibol. Home hasn't been an advantage as away teams have enjoyed the luxury of a premier league stadium with no fans. Only 11 of the 25 points Bolton have picked up are at home, 3 wins out of 10 isn't good enough. Crawley who haven't lost away in 7 league and cup games are another tough league two opponent who will enjoy their day out. The first league meeting between the clubs today. Team news. No new injuries reported. At least 1 change with kioso suspended who may have played his last Bolton game if Luton recall him , likely replacement brockbank. Crellin and white available for today although they are both likely to return to their parent clubs to make way for new signings. Apologies if this looks like the Alan Houghton column with a few sentences chucked together, my brain has turned to mash potato with the Christmas break and tier 4 lockdown restrictions. 3pm kick off. Sat at home watching on I follow the new unhappy norm.
posted on 10/1/21
Will Tuesday be a day for celebration or another damp squib? We are due something to cheer about. There is a constant dribble of talk regarding not being out of the mix for a chance of promotion.
Personally, I don't think it will happen but where there is hope there may be a way. A win would be a confidence builder for the squad and as we know it's desperately needed.
posted on 10/1/21
Enjoyed some of the cup games this weekend. Crawley beating Leeds 3-0.
posted on 11/1/21
Yes, it made Bolton look good only loosing 1-0 to Crawley 😉
posted on 11/1/21
The dirty rotten Luton scoundrels
Peter Kioso gone back to Luton they recalled him after saying he could stop.
IE was seen tearing up his transfer window Woodbine packet target list as he boarded a bus to Exeter
posted on 11/1/21
Super new signing Declan John is stopping at home rubbing his hamstring on Nurses order
posted on 11/1/21
So in the space of 4 hours we have lost both our first choice full backs.
posted on 11/1/21
Pure co-incidence is it that Northampton want Kioso.
Are we thinking about that long coach journey how it hurts your back and various parts of the body go numb we could be in for a long night tomorrow your first task will be to spot which square peg fits in a round hole.
posted on 11/1/21
Declan John was never going to be up to speed,
The ex Sheffield guy is injury prone.
Kioso going back was always on the cards.
And a replacement difficult to find.
Mr Evatt needs to up his game in this window,
Or we will be in more trouble than before the window opened. IMO.
posted on 12/1/21
A wet day in Exeter I can't think why the first thing I thought of was sliding tackles tonight and covering my eyes while watching the match.
posted on 12/1/21
It's the same old same. Sign players who haven't played competitive football for some time and this is what you get.
So Declan John is out for a month, possibly longer. Not the ideal scenario for climbing up the table. We will need to wait and see what our other newcomer will offer. With Kioso departing back to his own club, it doesn't auger well for the immediate future.
We will just have to wait and see if Evatt can find other players who are actually fit and can make a difference. I won't be holding my breath.